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# Staff Digital Key Software Engineer

- **Company:** Keen Technical Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Bluetooth, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Claude Code, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5e86e965-041b-4681-8201-89c311c0af04

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
 * 8+ years of professional experience developing embedded software.
 * Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming.
 * Strong Python scripting and automation experience.
 * Hands-on experience with complex embedded software projects, such as Vehicle Access systems, Digital Key, or Key Card technologies.
 * Experience working with complex industry standards, e.g., Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards.
 * Understanding of Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, RF communication, and wireless connectivity architectures.
 * Experience developing software for automotive ECUs and embedded real-time systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to own a system end-to-end, from architecture through post-launch support, with minimal supervision.
 * Practical experience using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., VS Code Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) to improve coding efficiency, accelerate debugging, and support test/documentation generation, paired with sound judgment on responsible use of AI-generated output.